RideLust

Ever since the dawn of time man has dreamed of flying like a bird. Some have gotten close by way of funky squirrel suits and strap-on winged jet packs, but for the most part they haven’t really been able to emulate a birds actual flight. That is of course, until Jarno Smeets, a mechanical engineer from the Netherlands decided to give it a try. He started planning back in August of 2011 and just recently (earlier this month) became the first human being to actually fly like a bird. Click through for the video and check it out!

Source: humanbirdwings.net

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The MGB-GT is the prettiest shooting brake ever made. But its engineering is more than 50 years old. And it wasn’t cutting edge to begin with. Now Frontline Developments in the UK are giving the MGB GT the engineering it always deserved: A 215-horsepower Miata mill, six-speed gearbox, limited-slip diff and advanced suspension components. Oh, and did I mention all those goodies are attached to a brand-new reproduction body?

Frontline Developments have been making advanced suspension bits and performance parts for British sports cars since 1992. After restoring and driving dozens of the things, they decided to build a brand-new car with the latest tech.

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Cars have lost their charm. They’re sterile, wind-tunnel tested, über-safe cocoons that stir the soul like a washer/dryer combo. On the other hand, yesterday’s cars were packed with passion, but they drive like shit. That’s why companies like Texas-based Gullwing America recreate retro rides based on modern tech. And this, their P/904 Carrera based on a Porsche Boxter, may just be the ultimate retro reboot.

Gullwing America makes a meticulous tribute to the famed Mercedes 300SL called the Panamericana. The car is built on a steel tube chassis with aluminum bodywork—just like the real thing. It rocks a 400-horsepower Mercedes-based V8 (or a 320-horsepower V6 for the faint of heart) and many modern Mercedes parts. It is exquisitely crafted to standards that any German engineer would approve of.

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Brand loyalty is something that runs rampant in the automotive world and for the life of me I can’t understand why. I mean there are SO many wonderful brands out there that the thought of limiting yourself to one manufacturer simply seems asinine to me. What about combining manufacturers though – would that be something you’d be interested in? Say for instance you were a diehard Volkswagen fan and the engine in your R32 shit the bed. A new engine for that sucker is big money, but what if you had the opportunity to shoehorn in something better – say something American or Japanese for 1/3rd the cost, would you? It’s a tough dilemma I know. I’ve recently been thinking about this very thing as I’m seriously considering ditching the 440 cu-inch big block in my 1968 Charger for a new gen GM-base LS7 aluminum small block. The LS7 is smaller, lighter, more efficient and at days end, makes gobs of power for a lot less money. I’m just not sure I can do it though…

What do you guys think – yes or no?

It looks like something more suited to setting a straight line land-speed record than running around a road course. However the DeltaWing you are viewing was designed for just that. Conceived to run in the IZOD IndyCar Series, this car was designed to be the first in the next evolution of open-wheel racing machines. It’s lighter, more efficient and uses a smaller displacement engine combined with enhanced aerodynamics to push the limits of what was previously thought possible. This is what happens when you ditch the original rulebook and let innovation and advanced design take over.

Ladies and gentlemen, the future of racing just got A LOT brighter…

Source: Autoblog.com

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The thing about being a motorcyclist is that we know something that car guys will never understand. That being, that the motorcycle, when ridden properly becomes an extension of your being. You see every input that one makes has a direct effect on the machine that you’re riding. The simple action of leaning left or right for instance will dictate in which direction the bike goes. There are no walls here, no seat belts and or no barriers. It’s just you, the bike and that wonderful road ahead. Award winning producer and director Taro Russell recently let us in on his vision of that sacred relationship that exists between man and machine in his new video, “Heart and Soul of Motorbikes”.

Source: Vimeo.com

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